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  • The Goat Without Horns
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    The Goat Without Horns was Thomas Burnett Swann’s first book-length work -- a strange tale of a remote island, an island which should be a paradise, but quickly becomes a nightmare in which all known rules of behaviour seem reversed. There, a young man brought up amidst the proprieties of Victorian England finds that his only friend is one small, lonely dolphin...and his enemie...
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    14,44 €

  • The Minikins of Yam
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    'The Minikins of Yam offers us an outre ancient world -- in this case Egypt -- where the creatures of myth ... exist alongside true historical characters and settings. The 12-year-old Pharoah, Pepy II (whom Swann tells us really existed), is a humanitarian soul, sneaking out of the palace at night in disguise to distribute largesse among the poor and downtrodden. But Pepy is t...
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    15,53 €

  • Queens Walk in the Dusk
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Thomas Burnett Swann was a brilliant fantasy writer who died in 1976. He wrote primarily about the ancient Greek and Roman world, blending myth with romance and adventure. A reviewer in the Village Voice sums his work up well: 'Swann’s neo-romantic fantasies of the past are unique. He uses the stuff of myth but with twists and inventions of his own.' Swann’s last published nove...
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    14,48 €

  • Green Phoenix
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Thomas Burnett Swann (1928-1976) earned a distinguished reputation among writers of science fiction, one that caused his enthusiastic following to nominate him again and again for awards. Unique in his talent, his novels dealt not with the far future, but with the enigma of the past. Prior to the dawn of human history, the Earth did not belong solely to humanity -- there were o...
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    14,41 €

  • The Forest of Forever
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Here in THE FOREST OF FOREVER dwells the last Minotaur, and here too are the other lingering dwellers in that folk-whispered country where dwell the beasts that are human and the humans that are beasts...Also in this series: DAY OF THE MINOTAURThomas Burnett Swann (1928 - 1976) was an American poet, critic and fantasy author. The bulk of Swann’s fantasy fits into a rough chrono...
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    14,33 €

  • Day of the Minotaur
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    In DAY OF THE MINOTAUR, modern readers at last have an opportunity to rediscover the imaginative genius of Thomas Burnett Swann, a writer whose works have been compared with the marvel-packed sagas of J.R.R. Tolkien, the sweeping adventure-tales of Mary Renault, and the sheer story-telling magic of Jack Vance and Edgar Rice Burroughs. This is the novel of Eunostos, the last of ...
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    14,45 €

  • Moondust
    Thomas Burnett Swann
    Thomas Burnett Swann won a special place in the world of fantasy and science fiction for his marvelous evocations of forgotten ages and lost peoples. For he has taken the infinite range of the past for his province, and, bringing toit the learning of a scholar and the talent of a poet, he wove wonders.In MOONDUST, he takes as his setting the city of Jericho under the siege; yet...
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    14,48 €

  • Curiosities of Great Britain
    Thomas Dugdale / William Burnett
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    21,65 €

  • Curiosities Of Great Britain
    Thomas Dugdale / William Burnett (civil engineer.)
    Discover the historical and cultural richness of Great Britain with 'Curiosities Of Great Britain, Volume 8.' This meticulously detailed gazetteer, 'England & Wales Delineated, Historical, Entertaining & Commercial Alphabetically Arranged,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the towns, landmarks, and industries of England and Wales. Authored by Thomas Dugdale and William Burnett...
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    25,21 €

  • England & Wales Delineated, By T. Dugdale, Assisted By W. Burnett. (curiosities Of Great Britain)
    Thomas Dugdale / William Burnett (civil engineer.)
    'England & Wales Delineated' by Thomas Dugdale and William Burnett offers a comprehensive survey of the British landscape, history, and curiosities. This meticulously detailed work serves as both a travel guide and a historical record, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of England and Wales. Dugdale’s detailed descriptions, complemented by Burnett’s civil engineering...
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    29,82 €

  • The Works of Matthew Arnold; Volume 11
    Thomas Burnett Smart
    Explore the profound insights of Matthew Arnold, a towering figure in Victorian literature, in Volume 11 of 'The Works of Matthew Arnold'. This carefully curated collection showcases Arnold’s incisive literary criticism, thought-provoking essays, and enduring poetry. Edited with scholarly precision by Thomas Burnett Smart, this volume offers a comprehensive view of Arnold’s int...
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    28,90 €

  • The Works of Matthew Arnold; Volume 4
    Thomas Burnett Smart
    Explore the profound insights and enduring literary contributions of Matthew Arnold in Volume 4 of 'The Works of Matthew Arnold.' This meticulously compiled collection showcases Arnold’s critical essays and cultural commentaries, reflecting his perspectives on Victorian society, literature, and education.Edited with scholarly precision by Thomas Burnett Smart, this volume provi...
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    26,92 €

  • The Essentials Of Teaching
    Thomas J. Burnett / Thomas JBurnett
    The Essentials of Teaching: A Book for Amateurs is a guidebook written by Thomas J. Burnett and published in 1916. The book is aimed at individuals who are new to teaching and provides a comprehensive overview of the essential skills and knowledge required to be an effective educator. The author covers a wide range of topics, including lesson planning, classroom management, stu...
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    33,31 €

  • Turning the Blues Around
    Irene Burnett-Thomas
    Irene Burnett-Thomas experienced four bouts of clinical depression in her adult life before she went on to train as a nurse.In this moving and inspirational reflection, she discusses with honesty her symptoms, treatment and recovery from depression, one episode of which occurred postnatally. We gain an intimate picture of what it feels like to suffer from depression, one of the...
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    17,43 €

  • Curiosities Of Great Britain
    Thomas Dugdale / William Burnett
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    32,22 €